Film Cameras
Canon AE-1 at $120, this classic film cam sells fast
Canon Ae-1 Camera
This was trending the week of July 2, 2026.
Sold range
$49 to $200
Recent sales
57 sold
in the last week
Why it is trending
Film photography keeps pulling in younger shooters who want a tactile, analog experience, and spring break and graduation season puts cameras on wish lists right now. The AE-1 sits at a sweet spot where it is recognizable enough to sell quickly but common enough that thrift stores still stock it.
What to look for
Check the shutter for the notorious AE-1 squeal, a squeaking sound when you fire it means the shutter blades need cleaning and that kills value fast. Look for the body serial number on the front plate and confirm the lens mount holds an FD mount lens, not a later EF mount, since buyers want the period-correct pairing. Inspect the light seals around the film door for crumbling foam, black crumbles or sticky residue mean a re-seal job is needed, which you can factor into your offer price.
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